Olympics
Architecture
Government
Greece
Misc.
100
Why did the first Olympics begin?
to honor Zeus
100
Name a famous building from Ancient Greece that was built with columns.
the Parthenon
100
What is "rule by the people" called?
democracy
100
On which continent is Greece located?
Europe
100
____________________ is the design and construction of buildings.
architecture
200
Where were the first Olympics held?
Olympia, Greece
200
Name a famous building in the U.S. that was built with columns.
the Supreme Court Building
200
What type of democracy was used in Ancient Greece?
direct democracy
200
Greece is a large ________________ with a group of islands around it.
peninsula
200
Name the city and country where democracy first began.
Athens, Greece
300
Men and women competed in the Ancient Olympics. True or False?
False. Only men competed.
300
One of the architectural influences of Ancient Greece on the U.S. is statues. True or false?
false
300
What type of democracy do we have in the U.S.?
representative democracy
300
What type of government began in Greece?
democracy
300
Leaders in the U.S. are chosen by __________.
citizens
400
Chariot races were common in the Ancient Olympics. True or False?
True
400
Which of these buildings show the influence of Greek architecture? a. skyscrapers b. courthouses c. the post office
courthouses
400
In which type of democracy do citizens elect leaders to represent them?
representative democracy
400
Who were citizens of Ancient Greece?
free men who owned property
400
In Ancient Greece, all citizens traveled to a central location to vote. True or False?
true
500
How are the prizes in the modern Olympics different than those in the Ancient Olympics?
Today athletes receive medals. In Ancient Greece they received crowns of olive branches.
500
Name 3 architectural themes that are used in our country because of Greek influence.
columns, marble steps, carvings
500
Who can vote on leaders to represent our country?
citizens 18 and over
500
What types of trees were considered sacred in Ancient Greece?
olive trees
500
In the U.S. the president chooses our representatives. True or False?
False - Citizens elect representatives.
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